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Self-administered nicotine increases fat metabolism and suppresses weight gain in male rats.

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Abstract
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The ability of nicotine to suppress body weight is cited as a factor impacting smoking initiation and the failure to quit. Self-administered nicotine in male rats suppresses weight independent of food intake, suggesting that nicotine increases energy expenditure.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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Psychopharmacology
Date Published
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2018
ISSN Number
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0033-3158
URL
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https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00213-018-4830-y
DOI
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10.1007/s00213-018-4830-y
Short Title
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Psychopharmacology (Berl)
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